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MIKE BOOKER
. . .is well known in Texas amateur golf and beyond. He has won a record number of Texas Golf Association events and multiple Texas Player of the Year distinctions. In 2019, he was inducted into the Texas Golf Hall of Fame, joining the likes of Jackie Burke and Ben Hogan.
Reactions to Mike's Book
Favorite Golf Books
Favorite Golf Books
Favorite Golf Books
"Mike, I have my Masters Degree in Sport Psychology, specializing in golf. I have many local students—Juniors, Seniors, and Tour Players. I have my favorite golf books, but this has jumped to the top of the list!"
—Mary Ann Modrak
Megan Lee
Favorite Golf Books
Favorite Golf Books
"Megan Lee credited Mike Booker's book en route to a 5-under 67! She leads the 14 and Under Division by 7 shots!
Texas golf legend Mike Booker spoke to the field last night at a welcome dinner. presenting each golfer with a copy of his book."
Worth Rereading
Favorite Golf Books
Worth Rereading
Now, this is really cool. The golf world doesn’t deserve you! Thanks for being such a spearhead for the game.
—Cole Hammer
About the Author
Golf Life
- Inducted into the Texas Golf Hall of Fame (2019), University of Houston Hall of Honor (2023) & WCJC Athletic Hall of Fame (2023)
- A record four-time Texas Golf Association Player of the Year (2012, 2014, 2015, and 2022, Senior)
- Winner of a record 14 Texas Golf Association events, including Senior, Mid Am and Mid Am Match Play
- Playing Member, U. of Houston NCAA National Championship team (1977)
- Selected Associated Press NCAA All-American Team, U. of Houston (1977)
- Two-time U.S. National Club Champion (2007 and 2008, Senior)
- Southern Texas PGA Amateur of the Year (2014)
- Two-time South Texas Player of the Year (STAGA)
- Texas Golf Association South Texas Player of the Year, all ages (2011)
- First/only golfer named Athlete of the Year, Houston Sports News (2002)
- A record nine-time Houston City Amateur and Senior Amateur Champion over five different decades (four amateur, five senior championships, 1985 to 2023)
- GOLFWEEK “Local Legends” selection-only, six golfers selected nationally (2014)
- Selected All Southwest Conference Team, U. of Houston (1977)
Booker's Life
Learn how the book came about in an exclusive interview with the author.
Professional Life
Professional Life
- Founded Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors, Inc. 1985
- Currently managing over $1,000,000,000 in client assets
- Selected for Worth Magazine’s “Americas Top 200 Advisors” six times
- Selected for The Financial Times’ “Top Registered Investment Advisers in America” multiple years
- Selected for the Houston Business Journal’s list of “Largest Houston-area Money Management Firms” multiple years
- Selected for Forbes Magazine’s “Elite Professional Directory,” Forbes Top Managers of the U.S., multiple years
- Selected for Wealth Manager’s “Top Wealth Managers” multiple years
- Contributing author for The Wealth Factor and Stop and Think
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP) 1986
- Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1988
- Certified Fund Specialist (CFS) 1992
- Board Certified in Asset Allocation (BCAA) 1995
Mike Booker, Featured Guest
Golf Channel's Golf Today
University of Houston Athletics, Hall of Honor 2023
T-Time Podcast Tori Totlis
Damon Hack and Eamon Lynch
in Golf Channel's Golf Today interview asked Mike Booker about his new book, "The Tournament Golfer's Playbook," and how the idea for it came about.
(February 13, 2023)
T-Time Podcast Tori Totlis
University of Houston Athletics, Hall of Honor 2023
T-Time Podcast Tori Totlis
" Mike says that playing tournaments is a vital step to improving your golf game, no matter your level. While too much pressure can become debilitating, the right amount of it can reveal your strengths and weaknesses in ways recreational golf never can."
(July 2023)
University of Houston Athletics, Hall of Honor 2023
University of Houston Athletics, Hall of Honor 2023
University of Houston Athletics, Hall of Honor 2023
Mike was inducted into the Hall of Honor, the highest recognition for Houston Athletics, which celebrates student-athletes, coaches, staff, teams, administrators, and philanthropists whose accomplishments have gone above and beyond.
(September 14, 2023)
Wicked Smart Golf Podcast
University of Houston Athletics, Hall of Honor 2023
University of Houston Athletics, Hall of Honor 2023
Mike Leonard: "Mike Booker is the author of the Tournament Golfer's Playbook - one of the best golf books for competitive players. By delving into the pages of this invaluable book, any type of golfer can learn how to perform under pressure. "
(April 25, 2024)
Lone Star Golf Magazine
Wicked Smart Golf Podcast 2
Wicked Smart Golf Podcast 2
"If anyone knows what it is to build the type of mindset needed to become a successful competitive golfer, it's Houston's Mike Booker. Winner of 14 TGA Championships, a 2019 Texas Golf Hall of Fame inductee, and a collegiate All-American on the late 1970s powerhouse University of Houston golf teams, Booker at 68 knows exactly what constitutes a tournament golfer."
(April 19, 2023)
Wicked Smart Golf Podcast 2
Wicked Smart Golf Podcast 2
Wicked Smart Golf Podcast 2
Mike Leonard: " Ready to play better in golf tournaments?.... In this video, I'll share five mental golf tips from [Mike's] book to help you play better under pressure. To dominate tournament golf you need more than just a good swing but a good mental game too. "
(July 16, 2023)
Pat Wheeler Podcast
Wicked Smart Golf Podcast 2
Mark Immelman Podcast
“Mike, I love 'the process' and 'self compassion.' You are an original thinker which I appreciate greatly.”
We visit with author Mike Booker about his popular book The Tournament Golfer's Playbook.
(March 24, 2023)
Mark Immelman Podcast
Wicked Smart Golf Podcast 2
Mark Immelman Podcast
Mike talks about his top golf book and the central question that revolves around: "Are you a Tournament Golfer or just a Golfer who Plays Tournaments?"
He dives into various important topics that pertain to being a Tournament Golfer.
(March 24, 2023)
Coach McGraw, Baylor University Podcast
Imagine Golf App, The #1 Golf App for the Mental Game
Imagine Golf App, The #1 Golf App for the Mental Game
"I have had a mixture of guests on my show. Tour players, golf coaches...all kinds of guys. But (Mike) is probably the most unique guy I've had on here yet. He was a college player, played the tour, has done very well in the business world and has become sort of an amateur golf legend in Texas."
(January 20, 2023)
Imagine Golf App, The #1 Golf App for the Mental Game
Imagine Golf App, The #1 Golf App for the Mental Game
Imagine Golf App, The #1 Golf App for the Mental Game
Imagine Golf's 7-day Series of Mike Booker and The Tournament Golfer's Playbook
(January 2023)